Insulation & Plasterboard
Insulation
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In response to environmental issues and EU targets, amends to Part L Building Regulations now demand a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions and one of the best ways to achieve this is through better insulation. A fundamental part of the revised Regulations is the significant improvements in U-values within the building fabric. Typically meeting this level of improvement will require 45% more insulation. Click here to read more about sustainability and why insulation is so important.
Build Center offers a wide range of roof insulation, wall insulation and floor insulation products to meet all your needs, whether acoustic, fire or thermal. Our product range from leading manufacturers such as Knauf Insulation, Rockwool, Celotex and Kingspan includes:
- Rock mineral wool
- Glass mineral wool
- Sheep's wool
- Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)
- Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
- Rigid Polyurethane (PUR)
- Multi-layered Foils
- PIR
- Phenolic Foam
Click below to view our range of insulation by application:
Roofs:
Insulation is typically used between and over joists. If using the loft for storage or living purposes it may be better to look at insulating the rafters.
Click here to view our range of Roof Insulation.
Walls:
30% of the heat lost in an uninsulated building is lost through un-insulated external walls. External walls can be insulated in a number of different ways depending on the type of wall.
Click here to view our range of Wall Insulation.
Floors:
15% of the heat lost comes from un-insulated floors. There are several options of floor insulation that can be used.
Click here to view our range of Floors Insulation.
To order or download a copy of the Build Center Insulation & Drylining guide, please click here.
Plasterboard (Drylining)
Call 0800 529 529 As one of the UK's leading suppliers of building materials, Build Center offers a wide range of Plaster, Plasterboard and Plasterboard accessories. Our drylining range includes:
- Standard Board
- High Performance Board
- Insulating Laminates
- Drywall Screws
- Plaster
We are also able to supply angle beads, fixings, scrims, drylining tools. With our partner, Knauf Drywall, we are able to recommend the correct products to use for each construction application and are also able to provide system planning.
Click here to view our range products suitable for Drylining.
To order or download a hard copy of the full Build Center Insulation & Drylining guide, please click here.
Click here to view the range of Accessories to assist you on your insulation & plasterboard projects including Tools, PPE and Ancillary products. To help you complete your project, Build Center can also supply a range of bricks, blocks, timber and power tools.
Did you know?
Cavity wall, pipe, floor & loft insulation is one of the easiest and yet most efficient methods of improving the environmental performance of a building. A well insulated loft can save you up to £155 a year on energy bills.
Glass and rock mineral wool have a sustainability advantage over other insulation materials because they are made from abundant natural raw materials. The performance of mineral wool does not deteriorate over time, and glass wool is fully recyclable at the end of a buildings life and is compression packed to reduce transport emissions.
Find out more
Why not give one of our branches a call for advice on the most appropriate type of insulation for your specific application - details can be found by using our Branch Finder. You can also find more information on our products in our Product Guide.
Building Supplies
Build Center is a leading national builder’s merchant, providing the building supplies and materials needed by our local trade customers.
Our extensive range of building materials includes:
Building Materials
Aggregates, blocks, bricks, builders metalwork, cement, insulation, lintels, plasterboard.
Timber
Carcassing, joinery, machined timber, softwood mouldings, sheet materials, windows, flashings and ladders.
Roofing
Flue linings & chimney pots, lead flashing & accessories, roofing accessories, roofing membranes & felts, slate tiles, roofing sheets, tiles, Velux roof windows.
Ironmongery
General ironmongery, window and door furniture, security, door access and closers, locks, latches, and padlocks.
Fixings, screws and nails
Anchors bolts, fixings, nuts & washers, brass screws, chipboard screws, (collated) drywall screws, exterior screws, self tappers, masonry, wire.
Landscaping
Block paving, decorative paving & walling, decorative aggregates, timber decking, garden structures, fencing, metal gates & fencing, Turf, Topsoil and Bark.
Consumables
Adhesives, chemicals, decorator's tools and accessories, silicones and sealants, wood care & treatment.
Personal Protective Equipment
High Visibility PPE clothing, personal protective workwear, safety boots and PPE safety equipment.
For our full range of products or expert advice why not contact your local branch – details can be found by using our Branch Finder.
You can also find more information in our product guides.
We are committed to holding a core range of building supplies for customers to collect, and our nationwide distribution network means we can offer next day delivery on a broad range of ex-stock building materials.
We offer competitive pricing and a range of purchasing options to enable you to trade with us in the way that suits you.
How to contact Build Center
- Use our branch finder.
- Call us on: 0800 529 529
- Buy online from our online shop
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